The Comish

    Former City Controller candidate Al Schmidt wil run for Philadelphia City Commissioner in the upcoming election. Schmidt is making his announcement now.

    Philly Clout ran the release last night, detailing this morning’s announcement at the Union League. The East Falls resident lost the 2009 Controller election to incumbent Democrat Alan Butkovitz.

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